Med Tech - Nights - Wildwood, MO
American House Senior Living Communities · Wildwood, Missouri, US
Position Summary Medication Technicians are an essential part of our wellness team by administering medications to residents in a safe, accurate, and timely...
Job description
Position Summary Medication Technicians are an essential part of our wellness team by administering medications to residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner under the supervision of a licensed nurse and general direction of the Wellness Director. Hiring for day shift and night shift. Duties/Responsibilities: - Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures. - Accurately complete required documentation of medication administration at time-of-service delivery. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms or records. - Review MARs immediately after administration of a medication and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate. - Notify supervisor when making the decision not to administer a medication as ordered. - Communicate effectively at the end of shift relaying relevant and pertinent information regarding resident care, concerns, changes, and the like to oncoming/outgoing personnel. - Maintain security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic c...